For hardcore gaming fans, this month marks the release of some of the most anticipated game titles from major publishers. 

"Splatoon" 

This third person shooter is a Wii U exclusive and is the first massive multiplayer shooter developed and published by Nintendo. 

Like other online shooter titles, "Splatoon" features online multiplayer shoot outs for up to eight players on a team vs. team match. Players take on the role of Inklings, which can transform back and forth into human and squid forms as part of the game's tactics. 

Instead of guns and other weapons, though, Inklings use ink shooters, and they can swim through their own ink blobs when in squid form. While in human form, players can run and leap over obstacle, and shoot their enemies to prevent them from claiming as much territory as possible. 

"Splatoon" will be released on May 29. 

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" 

The third instalment of 'The Witcher" franchise has been one of the most anticipated titles for this year, as fans are itching to experience the game's stunning graphics, riveting plot, and vast open world exploration gameplay. 

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on May 19. Developer CD Projekt RED promised hardcore players a new spin on "The Witcher" series with a new combat system of melee and magic, and players' decisions in-game as they take on the role of Geralt of Rivia will ultimately have an effect on how the title's story will unfold. 

"The Last of Us: Left Behind" 

Coming as a standalone title on May 12, this expansion for "The Last of Us" will be released for the PS3 and PS4. Players will be made familiar with the story of Ellie and Riley in a prequel to the events leading to "The Last of Us."

The standalone title will feature a two-hour trial version of the Factions multiplayer mode and in-game upgrade paths for players wanting to continue the game to the full "The Last of Us" title.